Nurse Practitioner salary
What nurse practitioners earn across the U.S., in every state and in the top-paying metro areas.
Median pay$132,300$63.61 per hour
Average pay$137,300$66.01 per hour
Middle half earn$117,990 – $156,700Top 10%: $174,420+
Jobs323,040Employed nationwide
Nurse Practitioner salary by state
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| State | Median | Hourly | Jobs | Per 1,000 jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $105,750 | $50.84 | 5,640 | 2.67 |
| Alaska | $155,170 | $74.60 | 710 | 2.17 |
| Arizona | $134,420 | $64.63 | 7,220 | 2.23 |
| Arkansas | $125,660 | $60.41 | 3,970 | 3.04 |
| California | $168,520 | $81.02 | 25,120 | 1.38 |
| Colorado | $132,930 | $63.91 | 4,270 | 1.49 |
| Connecticut | $138,470 | $66.57 | 3,750 | 2.21 |
| Delaware | $131,040 | $63.00 | 1,430 | 2.95 |
| Florida | $129,510 | $62.26 | 21,790 | 2.19 |
| Georgia | $129,430 | $62.22 | 10,460 | 2.14 |
| Hawaii | $135,570 | $65.18 | 550 | 0.88 |
| Idaho | $132,540 | $63.72 | 1,750 | 2.04 |
| Illinois | $130,680 | $62.83 | 9,270 | 1.52 |
| Indiana | $128,830 | $61.94 | 7,450 | 2.33 |
| Iowa | $130,160 | $62.58 | 3,240 | 2.08 |
| Kansas | $126,650 | $60.89 | 3,780 | 2.63 |
| Kentucky | $122,870 | $59.07 | 4,770 | 2.39 |
| Louisiana | $125,600 | $60.38 | 5,380 | 2.78 |
| Maine | $130,260 | $62.62 | 1,650 | 2.58 |
| Maryland | $131,110 | $63.03 | 6,710 | 2.43 |
| Massachusetts | $142,440 | $68.48 | 8,070 | 2.22 |
| Michigan | $131,450 | $63.20 | 8,290 | 1.88 |
| Minnesota | $133,260 | $64.07 | 7,780 | 2.64 |
| Mississippi | $124,730 | $59.96 | 4,690 | 4.04 |
| Missouri | $129,930 | $62.47 | 7,710 | 2.63 |
| Montana | $137,210 | $65.97 | 1,260 | 2.46 |
| Nebraska | $132,130 | $63.52 | 2,340 | 2.29 |
| Nevada | $140,670 | $67.63 | 1,930 | 1.24 |
| New Hampshire | $137,550 | $66.13 | 1,770 | 2.58 |
| New Jersey | $159,310 | $76.59 | 9,950 | 2.32 |
| New Mexico | $137,520 | $66.11 | 1,770 | 2.04 |
| New York | $153,510 | $73.80 | 22,890 | 2.36 |
| North Carolina | $128,990 | $62.01 | 9,800 | 1.98 |
| North Dakota | $130,070 | $62.53 | 1,290 | 3.0 |
| Ohio | $124,870 | $60.03 | 15,400 | 2.77 |
| Oklahoma | $133,390 | $64.13 | 3,620 | 2.12 |
| Oregon | $155,680 | $74.85 | 2,820 | 1.43 |
| Pennsylvania | $130,140 | $62.57 | 10,670 | 1.76 |
| Rhode Island | $135,970 | $65.37 | 1,180 | 2.34 |
| South Carolina | $123,290 | $59.28 | 5,670 | 2.46 |
| South Dakota | $128,840 | $61.94 | 1,020 | 2.22 |
| Tennessee | $117,590 | $56.54 | 12,150 | 3.71 |
| Texas | $131,670 | $63.31 | 25,970 | 1.85 |
| Utah | $130,920 | $62.94 | 2,740 | 1.58 |
| Vermont | $134,740 | $64.78 | 700 | 2.3 |
| Virginia | $127,810 | $61.45 | 7,110 | 1.73 |
| Washington | $156,100 | $75.05 | 6,700 | 1.89 |
| West Virginia | $127,320 | $61.21 | 2,550 | 3.63 |
| Wisconsin | $131,980 | $63.45 | 5,160 | 1.75 |
| Wyoming | $132,200 | $63.56 | 440 | 1.57 |
Top-paying metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $231,560 | 1,580 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $219,080 | 3,110 |
| Vallejo, CA | $182,370 | 180 |
| Napa, CA | $176,270 | 60 |
| Modesto, CA | $173,380 | 380 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $172,010 | 1,170 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $169,920 | 1,710 |
| Hanford-Corcoran, CA | $168,540 | 70 |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA | $167,190 | 190 |
| Chico, CA | $167,080 | 140 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | $167,040 | 280 |
| Fresno, CA | $166,570 | 570 |
| Salinas, CA | $166,090 | 140 |
| Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $165,580 | 430 |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA | $165,580 | 200 |
Metro areas with the most nurse practitioners
| Metro area | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | 21,680 | $163,340 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | 10,060 | $161,470 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | 7,310 | $130,980 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | 6,590 | $135,700 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | 6,530 | $131,740 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | 5,990 | $147,480 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | 5,970 | $134,560 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | 5,950 | $132,500 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | 5,810 | $131,340 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | 5,450 | $136,270 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | 4,900 | $133,370 |
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | 4,540 | $122,320 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL | 4,180 | $128,120 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | 4,050 | $134,840 |
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | 3,800 | $131,990 |
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Questions
How much does a nurse practitioner make?
The median pay for nurse practitioners in the U.S. was $132,300 a year ($63.61 an hour) in May 2025, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The middle half earned between $117,990 and $156,700.
Which states pay nurse practitioners the most?
The highest pay was in California ($168,520), New Jersey ($159,310), Washington ($156,100), Oregon ($155,680), Alaska ($155,170). The lowest was in Alabama ($105,750), Tennessee ($117,590), Kentucky ($122,870).
How many nurse practitioners are there in the U.S.?
About 323,040 people were employed as nurse practitioners in May 2025.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Metro areas with fewer than 50 jobs in this occupation are left out. All healthcare salaries.